The new site is being built by DFFH (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing) and will enable us to expand and build on our existing services. The site will be comprised of 6 separate units of various sizes, which will accommodate singles, small and large families. Each unit will provide a separate private space with an outdoor balcony or courtyard. A central playground and
outdoor areas will provide places for children to play and women to meet others in a similar circumstance. One unit offers full accessibility for disability allowing us to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We will now have an office on site which will provide 24hr support and assistance with an area for staff to stay overnight. Purpose built interview and meeting rooms will provide secure and private spaces for new client intake and meetings. The multipurpose room will be a space for clients to access computers and will house a well-stocked library for both adults and children, as well as a space to facilitate wellbeing activities such as cooking, art, music and support groups.

We are excited to have the opportunity to expand our work in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and will maintain a strong presence in the City of Whitehorse. The original Kara House will continue to offer accommodation, support and services for women and children impactedby family violence.

A great environment creates great outcomes 

We are incredibly grateful to Family Safety Victoria and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing for providing a state of the art, purpose built facility for women and children and their consultation and liaison. We’d like to take the opportunity to
further enhance the new site with some projects that would make their stay just a little more comfortable. Providing a
great environment for clients can really make a difference in their recovery and long-term outcomes. We are reaching
out to the community for assistance to help us make this happen via finacial or materila donations.

To find our maore about how you can be involed contact Ruby at ruby.l@karahouse.org.au or call 1800 900 520